
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP oil and gas practice advises leading industry players across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, as well as financial institutions and private equity firms. With a strong Texas presence, the team advises on M&A, capital markets, project development, and energy financing, drawing on extensive industry knowledge. Co-chair Michael P. Darden advises a standout roster of exploration and production companies on M&A, joint ventures, and project finance. Fellow co-chair Rahul Vashi focuses on the upstream and midstream sectors, handling joint venture agreements – including development, drilling, and participation ventures – alongside M&A and divestments. Hillary Holmes is highly regarded for her corporate governance and ESG expertise, which she leverages to deliver strategic M&A, financing, and capital-raising advice. Michael Piazza is active across both oil and gas and energy transition assets, with a broad practice spanning GP and LP-side funds and M&A transactions. All individuals are based in Houston.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Clients clés
- Guggenheim Securities LLC
- SilverBow Resources Inc
- Andros Capital Partners LLC
- Pioneer Natural Resources Company
- Western Midstream Partners, LP
- Esperanza Capital Partners
- Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
- Percussion Petroleum II, LLC
- Ridgemar Energy, LLC
- Revenir Energy
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Responsable de la pratique
Michael Darden; Rahul Vashi
Autres avocats clés
Hilary Holmes; Michael Piazza